Medical Lab Assistant
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open laboratory assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $22.70 an hour, the middle half $20.66–$24.75, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Laboratory assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $29.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
What We Offer
Location: Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC
Department: Clinical Core Lab
Hours: Full-time | Friday - Sunday | 6:00pm - 6:30am
Ready to turn your lab skills into life-changing results?
Join Novant Health , where innovation meets compassion, and every specimen tells a story.
What We’re Looking For
✔ High School Diploma/GED ✔ Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP, AMT, NHA, ASPT, etc.) ✔ A year of lab experience? Even better! ✔ Team player with top-notch attention to detail
What You'll Do
- Process and prep lab specimens like a pro
- Perform phlebotomy with care and precision
- Keep things moving in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Train, grow, and make an impact every single shift
What We're Looking For
Education : High School or GED, required.
Experience : One year experience of relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing/laboratory experience, CMA or CNA, preferred.
Refer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.
Licensure/Certification : Phlebotomy Certification from ASCP, ASPT, AMT, NHA or other national accrediting agency as approved by Laboratory Senior Leadership. (Phlebotomy certification is required in facilities where phlebotomy is included as part of job responsibilities), required. *OR* MLA certification from ASCP or CMLA certification from AMT, preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements (required)
- For facilities where Phlebotomy is a requirement of the role, phlebotomy certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
- Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
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About Novant Health
Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company
Based in Winston-Salem, NCHires in North Carolina, South CarolinaPay on its listings: 0.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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